By Santana Roach

I have noticed a lack of cultural representation in my Caribbean household, so I decided to interview my grandfather, Mack H. Brown, to uncover the reasons behind this absence. In this episode, I learn about the changes my grandfather experienced when immigrating to the States, ponder whether or not his cultural sacrifices were necessary and what they mean for me as a Caribbean-American moving forward.

Santana is a senior at the Frederick Douglass Academy II in Harlem. He enjoys his school year filled with conversation and connection as well as being intellectually challenged. Funny and relatable, as a high school student Santana deals with occasional procrastination but gets his assignments completed and turned in on time. When he doesn't feel flooded with work, he enjoys watching cartoons and talking with his friends.

The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is an intensive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students, hosted by The Bell.